Children cool off in a residential swimming pool in Chongqing. The Chongqing Meteorological Observatory issued an “orange high-temperature warning signal,” forecasting that the highest temperatures in 29 districts and counties, including Yuzhong, Shapingba, Dadukou, Jiangbei, Jiulongpo, and Nan’an, would rise to 37 to 39°C in areas below 400 meters elevation.
Residents swim and enjoy the cool water in a residential swimming pool in Chongqing.
Children cool off in the water at a residential swimming pool in Chongqing.
Children cool off in the water at a residential swimming pool in Chongqing.
Children cool off in the water at a residential swimming pool in Chongqing.
Children cool off in the water at a residential swimming pool in Chongqing.
Chongqing Meteorological Observatory
The Chongqing Meteorological Observatory is a modern facility responsible for monitoring and forecasting weather patterns in the Chongqing municipality. While its specific founding date is not widely documented, it operates as part of China’s extensive meteorological network, which was significantly developed and modernized throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. It plays a critical role in providing vital weather data and early warnings for the populous and geographically complex region.
Yuzhong
Yuzhong is the central urban district of Chongqing, China, historically serving as the city’s political and economic core. Its history is deeply tied to its strategic location at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, which made it a vital port and trading center for centuries. Today, it is a bustling modern district that remains the administrative heart of the municipality.
Shapingba
Shapingba is a central district in Chongqing, China, historically known as a major transportation and commercial hub due to its location at a confluence of roads and rivers. Its name, which translates to “Sandy Flat Dam,” originates from a large, flat sandbar that once existed in the Jialing River. Today, it is a modern urban center and a key educational zone, home to several prominent universities.
Dadukou
Dadukou is a district in Chongqing, China, historically known as a major industrial and transportation hub due to its strategic location along the Yangtze River. It was a significant center for steel production and river trade during the 20th century, playing a key role in China’s industrial development.
Jiangbei
Jiangbei is a district in Chongqing, China, located north of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers. Historically an important area for trade and transportation, it has developed from ancient river ports into a modern urban center featuring commercial and residential zones.
Jiulongpo
Jiulongpo is a district in Chongqing, China, whose name translates to “Nine Dragons Slope,” a reference to its nine topographical ridges. Historically an industrial area, it has developed into a major urban district and is now a significant commercial and transportation hub within the megacity.
Nan’an
Nan’an is a county-level city in China’s Fujian province with a history dating back over 1,700 years. It is historically significant as a starting point of the Maritime Silk Road and is renowned for its large overseas Chinese community whose ancestors emigrated from here. The city is also a major cultural and religious center, famous for the Anping Bridge—one of the oldest and longest stone beam bridges in China.
